Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in delivering evidence-based therapy sessions. Proven proficiency in addressing articulation and phonological disorders, enhancing language and literacy skills, and promoting social communication. Committed to continuous professional development and employing a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach to support diverse client needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Multnomah Education Service District
Portland, OR
08.2023 - Current
Delivered evidence-based intervention programs for a caseload of 50 students in the areas of language, articulation/phonology, speech fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics/social communication.
Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
Completed comprehensive speech-language evaluations to assess language, articulation/phonology, speech fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics/social communication.
Provided professional development to staff in the areas of executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Graduate Student Extern
Providence-St. Vincent Outpatient Rehabilitation
Portland, OR
04.2023 - Current
Conducted comprehensive evaluations of communication and swallowing disorders using appropriate assessments and patient-reported outcome measures
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with various diagnoses, including TBI/ABI, post-stroke aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s dementia, dysphagia, dysarthria, and voice/resonance disorders
Administered dysphagia evaluations, including bedside swallow evaluations and MBSS, to assess and manage swallowing impairments
Documented patient progress, maintained accurate records, and provided timely reports to related professionals and family members through EPIC
Graduate Student Clinician
HEDCO Clinic
Eugene, OR
09.2021 - 12.2022
Developed and implemented treatment plans for adult populations seeking treatment for mTBI, aphasia, and gender-affirming voice therapy
Conducted therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches, including Combined Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech Treatment, Copy and Recall Treatment (CART), Resonant Voice Therapy, and Systematic Instruction
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Breatheworks/Eugene Speech Therapy
Eugene, OR
05.2022 - 08.2022
Managed referrals and connected patients with qualified therapists.
Coordinated with the billing department to maintain knowledge of in-network and out-of-network insurance providers.
Responded to phone and email inquiries, educating prospective patients on adult and pediatric speech-language pathology services.
Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.